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talon Synonyms

Another word for talon

Choosing another word for talon depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sharp, hooked claw belonging to a bird of prey or a predatory animal.

Usage Example

"The osprey gripped the freshly caught trout firmly in its curved talons as it flew back to its nest."

Strongest
claw
Weak
nail

• noun (Context 2)

In card games, the stack of undealt playing cards remaining after the hands have been dealt, from which players draw.

Usage Example

"After dealing seven cards to each player, she placed the rest of the deck face down to form the stock."

Strongest
stock

• Nearby Words

tallness
tallow
tally
talon
taloned
tam
tamable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Talon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/talon
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